Wednesday, February 10, 2021

Quantum Saxophone Sextet | 2nd Prize | Chamber Music | 7th Edition | ENKOR Int'l Music Competition

 


Formed in the summer of 2019 in Carrollton, Texas, the Quantum Sextet grew out of the previous group, Quantum Quartet. Members consists of Ekdev Rajkitkul, GianCarlo Lay, Brandon Sanchez, Austin Dreyer, Jason Hamdan, and Peyton Joffre. Members of the group have received many honors, including Gold Medal in the 46th Annual Fischoff Competition, 1st prize in the 4th Edition of the ENKOR International Music Chamber Music Competition, 1st place at 6th Annual Coltman Chamber Music Competition, 1st place at  11th annual Houston Underground Quartet Competition, 2nd Place in the 2019-2020 season of The American Prize, various other top finishes in the Houston Underground Saxophone Competition (Junior Division and High School Division), Texas All-State Band placement, and more. In addition to their competitive success, they have also had the privilege of being showcased in Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall. Quantum Sextet attend Hebron High School.

Souvenir de Florence, Op 70 IV Allegro Vivace by Tchaikovsky, 6:38

https://youtu.be/y6HahHvdMc4

Volcanic Ash by Chris Evan Hass, 5:52

https://youtu.be/CFh1a3QYVSU